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Its pretty competitive out there. Its hard to get noticed and gain market share, so it doesn't surprise us when companies (not just automotive) try to ride on their successful competitors' coat-tails buy enhancing those attributes in their logo or brand. When I say "rip" I mean its close enough to borrow from the original brand's equity, not an exact copy.
In some of the examples below, the "copy" is actually a division of the original. I just feel each company should be unique in every way and not try to confuse or come to the global stage with a bag or tricks. Most of these examples are from China and Asia.
On the left is Lamborghini (from Italy), and on the right is Arash (from UK).
On the left is Aston Martin (from England), and on the right is the new emblem for the Hyundai Genesis (from Korea).
On the left is Toyota (from Japan), and on the right is Jincheng, (from China).
On the left is Infinity (from Japan), and on the right is Suzhou (from China).
On the left is Infinity (from Japan), and on the right is Huaxiang (from China).
On the left is Oldsmobile (from USA), and on the right is Mahindra (from India).
On the left is Oldsmobile (from USA), and on the right is First Auto Works (from China).
On the left is Subaru (from Japan), and on the right is Jiangnan, (from China).
On the left is Westin (from USA), and on the right is Shandong Huoyun, (from China).
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I am looking for car logos about 24 x 24 pixel particularly the volvo.
that is shocking
i have to say that some of them are good and some of them are absolutely shocking
There are many more to come, stay tuned.
Great post. thanks
That Is Very Shocking Even Though They Are Very Interesting I'll Go Out On A Limb And Say These Logos Are Strange But Cool.
From all those, only Carlsson was of my knowledge. But that is just outrageous!
Aston Martin invented the Wing type Emblem?
You know how many emblems have the wings on it? There's probably about 50 emblems with the same wings.. even many airliners use the wings!!!
Haima is a joint venture between FAW and Mazda. So of course the logo looks just like Mazda's.
And most of the logos are so generic (Toyota's turd in a bowl for example) that there's little surprise there are similar logos out there.
i like it
Duh, I am happy that there are two smart guys on earth; you and me :P
i want all car logos, please send me through mail..
They Are Very Interesting I'll Go Out On A Limb And Say These Logos Are Strange But Cool.
Why is the Westin logo on an auto blog? I've slept in my fare share of cars... but c'mon.
Thanks!!!!
Great content. Nice to know something new.
Ground Breaking news. Truly Chinese are genius. Can do anything
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i never left a comment on this blog.. maybe because the “comment” link is not so impressive eyecatching.. but thats what i like about this blog.
Its nice and quite, no people leaving stupid comments or having bullshit discussions. its just a good blog to get your latest information in design/art world. keep it up.
You know how many emblems have the wings on it? There's probably about 50 emblems with the same wings.. even many airliners use the wings!!!
Take the Genesis off! Because, it's not that similar... and plus they're AWESOME CARS.
Add Geely's new logo... THAT's a real copy of Kia's logo.
That's quite an astonishing line up of fraud - the BMW car logo rip is absolutely classic, but impressed how often Toyota are getting ripped off. Good for China, though?
Anyone wanna look at Hyundai and Honda logos? which came first? im intereasted
Some of those are really far fetched and are not ripoff's. Also Haima is a joint-venture with mazda, called Hainan Mazda.
That Is Very Shocking Even Though They Are Very Interesting I'll Go Out On A Limb And Say These Logos Are Strange But Cool.
Oh my God. i didn't know most of them. Thanks for the article.
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The logos are definitely a rip-off. They never had an original conceot on their company logos.
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I like all the logos
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The oval is common to many logoes, as you can see with the infiniti/Hyundai/toyota etc logoes. The BMW one is funny though. Many thanks for enjoying nice post!
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Yes,the logo of lambo,just amazing..at least we can buy it..the logo of course..=p
The logo from aston martin is the most nice i think..my eye droped on it!=)
Some logos shown above has no relation or looks no similar....dont simply spoil name of other brands.....
eg: mahindra is one of the biggest mfds of car & Bikes in india...
the logo of lamborgini is so gorgious
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Then only way I can see that anyone would copy anything is to better it, not just to make a cheap and very tacky imitation of the original. I'm amazed that the auto giants don't take legal action over some of the copies.
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You know how many emblems have the wings on it?
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The BMW is funny. Almost seems like these Chinese automakers have never had an original idea. Let's just hope they don't ripoff the Audi and quattro fonts, because those are trademarks of Audi
I find it hilarious that you rip on Hyundai for having a Genesis logo which is only vaguely similar to Aston Martin, while at the top of the page is an advertisement for Mini which also has a winged logo with a circle in it...kinda like Bentley. But, they're not Asian, so not worth claiming they ripped off another company? A lot of these logos are only vaguely like another logo. Just because it's in an oval or circle, doesn't mean it's automatically a rip off. Granted, some of these are clearly copies. Others are a real stretch to say it's a rip off.
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Ever seen the Beats by Dre Headphones logo? direct rip off of the Brembo logo
http://retailleverage.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/beats-by-dr-dre-logo1.jpg
http://www.goodlogo.com/images/logos/brembo_logo_3285.gif
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WTF Chinese LOL
My favorite is the Jeep knockoff named "Geep." Can't you guys think of anything better than that?
Yes, i almost agree with author. i laugh a lot, when see Chinese auto logos at first time, nice posting. thanks.
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I was literally taken aback by that one!
China copied a lot from established brands.
good info.
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r u sure that is true?
You do realize that some of those Chinese car companies license the rights to build versions of vehicles from Western car companies in China, right? Like Haima builds Mazdas for Japan, and Geep builds jeeps etc... Chery has licenses from GM and Rolls Royce for example...
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i like the lamborghini logo the best, dunno why it just stands out for me.
Chinese democracy.
I love Lamborghini... all the logos are so cool...
Should add America to the list with its shameless copying of the Aston Martin logo as the new Chrysler.
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I'm pretty sure (I'm actually 100% sure) that the great brand Bentley is from England, not Germany... Thats like saying BMW is from Ethopia.
Bentley is from England though, not Germany.
Bentley is from England though.
Changan's logo looks more like a Starfleet insignia from Star Trek than a Toyota logo...
We know Bentley is from England, but its owned by BMW so this is why we noted Germany. :-)
Who knew the Chinese were such great rip off artists? Intriguing article
Luckily, there isn't many of them!
Bentley are from England. Though if you're saying it's because of their ownership of BMW, then why isn't Lamborghini labelled Germany too as they are owned by Audi.
Just a point, you know?
Genesis is not a rip off. I actually like it better!
Since it is so upsetting for some of you to see that I had Bentley noted as from Germany, I've updated it to England. Thank you.
I think putting Hyundai Genesis in this group is a tad harsh. Similar concept, but a much different feel. Hyundai's wings suggest grace, while Aston Martin's convey speed. Both are successfully executed. Perhaps if Hyundai had chosen a different typeface, the similarities would have gone unnoticed.
Could have put that better, but thanks for the amendment.
(also for future reference, Bentley is owned by VAG/Audi too, not BMW)
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Haha, BYD is the best one. Get these people really get away with this?
Am I the only one that thinks the Changan logo just screams Star Trek?
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The Changan logo looks like Star Trek's Federation of Planets logo! XD
Saw it on Design Daily News, these chinese are very creative.
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if chanese companies can't possible to create there own logos ?
thanks for your ultra remarque